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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21

AN INFORMAL CONFERENCE OF THE PARTYS LEADERS.
AT the informal conference Of republicans held
In Indianapolis yesterday, every Congressional dis
trict was represented and more than three-fourths
OF the counties. A dispatch from that city to the
N. Y. Times says: Chairman Huston, of the state
central committee. called the meeting to order,
and stated that the object was not to boom any
candidates. but to devils, means to elect ticket
when one shall have been named. He said: 81
feel that 1t is important that republicans generally
should exercise an influence In the partys affairs
Instead OF arrogating to itself the control OF
affairs, the state central committee should con-
suit the rank and he. II we are to carry this
State in 1883 it will be only by the most thorough
effort and we can't begin too SOON"
The Hon. Ira ]. Chase, department commander
OF the Grand Army, was chosen president and
committees on party organization and resolutions
were appointed After the matter relating to
speedy reorganizaSion S OF the central committees
lutions were read by Z. w. Halford, chairman Of
the committee. They were received with repeated
greeted every resolution, especially the two upon
temperance and the one opposing Lamar's nOmi-
nation. The resolutions were adopted by rising
for party platform. The temperance resolutions
1--WE repeat, with emphasis, the declaration of
the last PLATFORM that politics and legislation shall
be freed from every vestige OF the domination and
influence OF the liquor power The trafiic In tntox-
We resfiism the belief tSat laws should be T passed
giving to local communities the right to control
the traffic and where 1t exists it should be under
stringent regulations, and q tax should be placed
upon 1t that win relieve the local treasures OF the
sseaaerS'nary peopieS burdens 1t imposes upon the
Speeches were made by Gen. Harrison. ex-Gov.
Porter. the Hon. w. H. Calkins and Speaker Sayre
OF the last house OF representatives In the course
Of his remarks Mr.. Porter emphattcally declared
that he would not be candidate for governor;
that his name would not be before the next con-
vention, and that this had been his determination
from the day he left the oficein 1885 The general
impression seems to be that the prospects In the
state are fairly good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
SUDDEN DEATH.
Stricken with Heart Disease On HE
Wedding Tour.

sudden death occurred at the Arlington Hotel
last night under peculiarly distressing circum-
stances L. Mayer, OF New York, who was visiting
Washington on his bridal tour, died almost In
stantly from heart disease shortly after O'Clock.
He was married in New YORK on sunday, and on
MONDAY arrived with his bride at the Arlington,
engaging parlor and bedroom. Last evening .
few minutes before his death, while lying on the
bed, he called 10 his wife, who was In the parlor
adjoining. She fastened 10 his side and at once
saw that he was seriously I'll. She rang The bell
for help and bathed his face with brandy. A doc
tor was summoned immediately, but just as no
enteted the room the unfortunate bridegroom
breathed his last. Relatives IN New York were
notified. and this morning two brothers arrived
ana took charge OF the remains.
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He was nominated and elected by the unanimous
action OF the democrats

He was nominated and elected by the unanimous
action OF the democrats
THE VOTE ON THE BLAIR BILL.
The vote in detail by.wEich the Blair education
bill was taken up In the Senate yesterday was as
follows: Yeas-Allison, Berry. Blackburn, Blair,
Blodgett, Brown, Call, Chandler, Cullom. Davis,
Dawes, Dolph, Edmunds, Evarts, Frye, George,
Hampton. Hiscock, Ingalls,, Jones Of Arkansas,
Pasco, Payne, Platt, Pugh, Ransom, Riddleberger,
Sawyer, Sherman Stockbrdge, Teller, Turpie,
Vance. Vance. Wilson, Wilson OF Low IowaEsS NaysmBate Beck,
Harris Hawley, Hearst, Morgan, Reagan, Sauls-
NEW BILLS IN THE SENATE.
Among the bills introduced In the senate yes
terday were the following: BY Mr.. Beck-A bill to
provide that every person who carries on the bust
ness OF retail dealer In liquors, manufacturer OF
tobacco, snun or cigars or dealer in tobacco with
out having paid special tax therefor, shall be
liable to a fne Of $500 or Imprisonment in county
year. Also bill to ix the fee for passports at ST.
BY MI. Plumb-A bill to grant one months extra
the volunteer army in the late war who served
the full term OF their enlistment and were honor
ably disharged BY Mr.. Blair-A bill declaring
sions shall be construed so as to include all ofri-
GERS and enlisted men in the army and their
widows and minor children. By Mr.. Quay-A bill
to Increase to $72 per month the pension OF those
persons who now receive $50 per month under the
law grant ng pensions to soldiers and sailors Of
the late war who are totally disabled.
THE MGARRAHAN CLAIM.
In the Senate to-day, Mr.. voorhees, introduced a
bill to authorize the Court OF Claims to hear and
determine the claim OF VIM McGarrahan-a claim
that has been before Congress for many years
NOTES
1t is believed to be settled that Mr.. Hemphill
will be the chairman Of the District committee OF
the House.
The House to-day assigned to the Speaker as his
private room that which has heretofore been used
by the subcommittee on appropriations, and
granted permission to have door cut through in
to the LOBBY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
SLOWLY BUT SURELY.
Home Rule ts Gaining Ground and the
UniOnists are Dxviudling Away.

Special Cable Dispatch to TIE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Dec. 2L-That home-rule Is gaining
ground no impartial person denies and Il is tacitly
admitted In nearly every unionist gathering,
where the dissolution OF parliament before the
latest possible period Is strongly deprecated The
close relations OF the unionists and the
Is shown In Hartington's consultations yesterday
with Smith and GoSchen at the treasury, where
the policy OF the government was practically de
cided. Unless something unexpected happens
they VIII have TO abandon the land bill. which it
was represented would settle the Irism question
at the coming session TO all irish demands The
result will be very little business and a session
wasted In hopeless discussions The government
majority Is dSindung. Since the secession OF
Grove from the unionisJ party two more unionists
nave declared against the government. Both stood
at the last election In the unionist interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
THE DISTRESS IN KANSAS.
Food Scarce as well ne Fucl-Four Per.
sOus frozen Co NeRIh.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 2l.-The Times has teie-
graphic advices which Indicate that there
is terrible suffering In the western part OF Kansas
-Four people are reported dead In Clark County
from the cold, while near Dighton, Kan, a woman
and her two children are known 10 have perished
There Is great suffering In that section OF the
state, owing 10 the scarcity OF coal. The supply
was exhausted during the previous cold snap IN
thr first part OF the month and the situation
deplorable The suffering II augmented by the
fact that food Il almost as scarce as fuel Many
OF the Inhabitants are settlers who located claims
last summer and who are dependent on what the
railroads bring IN. The railroads are trying 10 do
all In their power 10 relieve the distress bub they
are handicapped by "A scarcity OF cars. They have
not enough 10 supply the urgent demand fo- food
and fuel and Widespread distress l. inevitable Unless
the weather speedily moderates The santa Fe
road has already announced that u Will ship free
all supplies which may be collected for Clark
County.
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A NEW MAMMOTH CAVE.
The Alleged Discovery of a Ftsherm IN
Dm the Shores Of Lake Eric.

CHicAso. Dec. IA Toledo O., special says; A
report from Locust Point Ottawa county, q town
on the shores OF Lake Erie tells of the discovery OF
a new mammoth cave there The shores Of Lake
Erie along the edge OF OTTAWA County are HIld,
roggh and rocky, and have never been fully ex-
piored A French fisherman, named De shelter,
found the cave last summer while Ia swimming Ia
diving he was carried under a rock ana came no
on the other side In the vast cavern Later he
made another visit there with lantern aud found
that through the cavern flowed 4 small strSaarn
which apparently united with the waters OF l.ake
Erie a long distance TO the northwest Following
this stream for a distance of Que hundred YARDS
De shelter found himSen on the brink OF a huge
cylindrical shaft sunk IN the moor OF the cavern.
The mouth OF this shaft was twenty feet IN cir
cumfersnce. and u was apparently without end.
Near the mysterious shaft was a narrow Opening,
and passing into this DE shelter discovered a room
In the cave much larger than the nrSt Figures OF
limestone and formations undisturOed for ages.
impeed the progress OF the explorer. but In every
direction he discovered similar openings, which
confirmed him In the belief Jhat the cave eNteDcs
far under the waters OF Lake Erie, and that it Is
possibly connected with Perry's cave at Putin
Bay. lie Is convinced the cave Is miles In ex ient
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
NORDENFELDT,S TORPEDO ROAT.
Highly Satisfactory Experiments Made
with it in Europe

Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, Dec. 2L-The experiments with Nor
denfeldt's submarine torpedo boat yesterday are
considered perfect demonstration OF the utility
OF these craft in attacking ironcads from beneath
and running blockades. The naval attaches OF all
the great powers were present, including Com
mander Chadwick and Lieut. jacques OF the
United states All agree that the appliance may
revolutionize naval warfare, and in particular
prove valuable 10 a country ike England, with a
large extent OF sea-board, for the defense OF the
coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
From Wall street To-day,

NEW YORK. Dec. 21. IL q m.-Tne opening OF the
stock market was again extremely dull and rather
heavy for the general list, while Kansas and Texas
was on y per cent. The sa me utter stagnation
for the past few days was again prominent this
morning, the transactions being almost entirely
confined to ten or q dozel stocks among which
Richmond and West Point, Reading and St. Paul
were the only ones showing any animation what
ever. The market was firm, however, and every.
thing traded In moved up from Y TO Il per cent
The market was destitute OF feature however, and
at IL O'Clock was intensely dull out steady TO frm
at the best prices reached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
Washington News and Gossip.
Index to Advertise ments.

AMUsEMEyrs-1stp st page.
ATToRSEYs--4th page.
AUCTION SALEs-3d page.
BoARDING-2d page.
BUSINESS CHAScEs-2d page.
CRY IrEMs-6th pare.
COUNTRY REAL EsrArE-2d page.
DEATHs-5th page.
DESrIsrRY-4th page.
EDUcATIoNAL-4th page.
FAMILY SUPPLIEs--3d page.
For RENT (Roons)-2d page.
For RENT Houses)-6th page.
For RENT tFlsss)-2d page
For RENT (discellaneous)-2d page.
For RENT (StoresG2d page.
For RENT (Offices)-2d page
For SALE (Houses)-6th page.
For SALE Uotsl-2d page
For SALE (Miscellaneous)-5th page.
HoTELs-2d page.
HoUsEFURSIsHINGs-3d page.
LADIES GooDs--3d page
LOCAL MENTIoN-6th page.
LOST AND FoUND-2d page.
MONEY TO LoAS-2d page
MEDIcAL-4th page.
NEW PUBLICATIoNs-6th page.
OCEAN STEAMERs-ith page.
POTOMAC RIVER BoATs-4th pagA
PIANOS AND ORGANs-3d page.
PERsoNAL-2d page.
PRoPosALs-3d page.
PROFESSIONALISM page.
RAILRoADs-4th page
SEWING MAcHINEs-3d page.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-1st page.
SUBURBAN PRoPERTY-2d paga
WANTED (Help)-2d page.
WANTED (Situations)-2d page
WANTED (Rooms)-2d page
WANTED (Houses)-2d page.
WANTED (Board)-2t, page
WANTED (Miscellaneous)-2d pa9e.
WINTER REsoRrs-3d page
WOOD AND CoAL-4th page.
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Young Lee 1mdicsed.
CHARGED WITH TIE ATTEMPTED MURDER oB HIl
sTEP-FArHER BANKER RAwsoN.

CHICAGO Dec. 2l-The grand jury yesterday re-
turned an Indictment against the young man,
Ralph w. Lee, charged with an attempt % murder
his step-father 5. w. RawsOn, the president OF tue
Union Trust CO., several weeks ago, Just after the
latter had come out OF the Third Presb' terian
church at the conclusion OF the sunday morning
services Action on the case has been delayed this
long account OF the iIion OF the STEP father,
IN the OF the latteTss death the indi ictment
would have been one for murder instead OF an al
TEMPT commit murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
Just Missed q Disaster.
AN ELEVATED TRAIN ON THE VERGE OF A FALL 10 TN
STREET.

An uptown train on the 9th Avenue Elevated
Railroad, crowded with passengers, was thrown
from the track near the Franklin street station in
West Broadway, New York, yesterday afternoon.
The cars bumped along over the ties and would
have fallen into the street but for the fact that at
the point where the accident occurred new track
u being put In over TO the middle OF the street and
umberS to sustain the additional track had been
thrown acroee between the tracks on the sides OF
the street. The derailed train was therefore. sus-
tatned by these umoera The paseeneers were
terribly frightened and panc-stricken, but no one
upon the structure, and along It TO the Franklin
street etatton where they descended 70 the street.
while the train was being replaced On the track
and the damage TO the road-bed repaired. Tho &C
cident b attributed TO detective rail- but win NOT
b fully explained untn an tnvegtagatlon has bean
made. This u the frst time In the history Of the
elevated roads that cars have entirely left the
~ o66ciais nave slWsys claimed tSaf sssch 4
thing was impossible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
THE IRISH MEMBERS GO NORTH,
Sightseeing Yesterday and a Pleasant
Farewell Reception Last Might.

The Hon. Arthur OConnor and Sir Thomas
Grattan Esmonde, the Irish members OF parlia-
ment, concluded their weeks visit to Washington
and left for the north this morning. They spent
yesterday in sightseeing and taking leave OF the
numerous friends they made here during their
stay. They called on Major Powell, director of
the Bureau of Ethnology and chief OF the G.ologi-
cal survey, who explained to them at length the
workings OF his department. Thence, attended by
the Bureau OF Engraving and Printing, where they
were shown much attention BY Chief Graves and
Assistant Chief Sullivan. Before leaving the men,
bers OF the party were presented with Q 11ne en-
craving OF President Cleveland as q souvenir of
the visit A call was then made on Gen. Meigs.
Of mi military affairs and history. had long CONVEX
satton regarding the late war. The gentlemen
later called to take leave Of senators Mcpherson
In the evening the local committee which had
the entertainment OF MeSsrs. O'Connor and
Esmonde in charge rendered them a farewell re-
chairman Of the committee, at New Jersey avenue
and street. Here they were met by large party
spent. Among those present were Representatives
Grain, whitthorne and Phelan, Col Cooper, editor
Of the Nashville A@me,tcon; A. M Pepper, Of the
the Irish-American club; Maj. M. 4 Urell, Rev.
Fathers McGurk, Doherty, Noonan, Connolly ana
Rchsta " Sapw VIM
J. curtin, Jno. J. o'Bren, B. J. Coyle, Thos Kirby
M This ISM morning Messrs Kirby, curtin and coyle
accompanied Messra. O'Connor and Esmonde to the
9th street depot, where they took the 0:40 train
for New York whence they win go to BunaIo. Be-
fore leaving Mr. 0'Connor handed 70 the committee
the following letter:
a1enflemen: Sir Thomas Esmonde and desire
to express TO you, and through you, 70 convey TO
ali the gentlemen OF the committees our warm
sense OF the hospitality which we have enjoyed In
your city, 70 thank you for the successful arrange.
ments which made the great meeting In Masonic
Hail 80 gratifying, and 70 testify our appreciation
OF the delicate kindness which anticipated our
every wish securing us at once much needed rest
and enabling us to enjoy I'll the slghts Of the
capital very sincerely yours
From Buffalo the gentlemen WIN 60 to Canada
Mr. O,Conner win return 70 London In time for the
meeting OF parliament in February. Sir Thomas
Esmohde viii remain In this country until Apr1l or
Nay, unloo8 tmperatavey caueo nome Dy the need
OF his presence In parliament
The proceedtnGsN the meeting at Masonic Hail
last Wednesday hight with the speeches In full
wtl soou be pohn6ned In pamphlet form b. the
committee. Twenty thousand copies Q the
paUpn1oe viii - oent 70 London and Dublin.
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NEWS Of STANLEY.
After Many Prtvattous He Reaches
Wadciai In September.

LONDON Dec. 2l-Advices from Zanzibar under
date OF December l9. state that a messenger has
arrived from central Africa who brings no direct
news from Henry NJ Stanley. but says u Is re-
ported In the country on the eastern side Of Lake
NyanZa that Mr.. Stanley, after many priv atoms,
reached Wadelai In the early part OF September.
The principal dlfticulIy he encountered WAS bo-
tween the Mobodi country and MadelaL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
A PLACE FOR THE ANIMALS.
The ssZOO's af the Smithsonian sO %
Opened Before Christmas Week.

The bear, the eagles, the lynxes, the prairie
dogs, the opossurn, the foxes, and the other Wild
beasts that have lurked around the old Armory
building, have been moved 10 new quarters erected
for them on the south side OF the Smithsonian
building. A long building has been constructed
out OF the material OF the huge frame structure
that stood for a long time east OF the
National Museum. Men were busy to-day hasten
ing the completion OF the Interior arrangements.
A big circular enclosure is beingfconstrUcted for
the bear, and In IL VIII be planted a tres FOR Mr..
Bruin TO claw. Along one side a row OF cages,
looking like private boxes or stalls at theater,
are being made. Meanwhile the animals are tens
porary occupying cages and cases OF various
kinds and some or them are somewhat cramped.
This collection OF American animals has been
aid the chief taxidermist, Mr.. Hornsday, and his
staff In their work. They can study the attitudes
OF the animals from lie. But as they are here
arrangements are being made TO give tie public
II is expected, by saturday, ard the
children can have a treat for Christmas
week. The collection Will be interesting
also 10 the older folks. Mr.. Hornaday proposes 70
place at each cage a map, showing the geographic
cal distribution of the species represented In the
cage. This map Will at once answer the question
most generally asked by persons who visit such
places The other day one OF the gray foxes
capped from the yard OF the old armory, and made
tracks for the Baltimore and Potomac depot. A
fox chase was inaugurated which, Tor excitement
was never equaled oy any cut and dried anair.
the fox, having doubled on IT'S pursuers. shot
across the mall with black dog close at It's heels
Mr.. Hornaday, expecting the dog would Kill the
Cog, however, soon overlook the fox, but instead
OF attempting 10 hurt brushed up against IL In the
most playful and friendly manner. The fox by
this time was headed for the armory. NJ. Horna-
was flung open, and Reynard ran straight back
to his old place OF captivity where he was secured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
TIE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAISES ITS RATES IN OBEDl
ENCE 10 The INTERSTATE LAW.

SAN Francisco, Dec 2l.-The southern Pacific
Railroad win to-day In compliance with the litter
state commerce law, give notice OF an advance in
f1rst-class rates to points beyond the Mi ssourI
River, St Louis, Memphis New orleans and Cairo
Limited first-class sickets through Ogden OF
Albuquerque 60 those points have been su IMPLANTED
by unlimited 1rsi-class tickets, and the old emf
new second class. F1rst-class rates 70 Chicago
viii now be $3.50; TO St Louis $3.50. New York
are: Memphis, se7.5O; Mobile, ss7.65; Atlanta,
$685.; New Orleans, $ss.65; Rich mond, s9A 40
and Vlcksburg, S67. so
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FOUR PERSONS KILLED.
A Carriage Containing Two Men and
Two COlOred Women struck by a
Trafra.

CINCINNATI, Dec. GA special from Mount
Sterling. KY, says that last evening four persons
were killed at the crossing OF the Newport News
and Mississippi Valley Railroad and the Mount
Sterling and Owensv1lle turnpike Ernest stone
ana Dudley Mays, OF owingsyllle, who had been
attending court, got into a carriage with two
negro women. Ali were intoxicated. When they
reached the crossing they paid attention 70 the
coming train. Inc engineer was unable To see
them, and the carriage was driven directly in
front OF the engine. One OF the men and one
woman were killed Instantly. The others were
fatally injured the man dying In a few hours
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KNIVES and Pistols at q Wedding.
SEVERAL PERSONS CUT AND A CHILD AND A woMA,
SHOT NEW NRYrCn

EsPANOLA, n. Mex, Dec. 21.-rhere was a wed
ding YESTERDAY at San Pedro. q mile east OF Es
pamela, and dance at night. Whisky was plenti.
fuL A row broke out at IL pm, In which three
men were badly cut. The principal fighter, Gabriel
Sanchez left the house. and In a short time several
girl was shot In the eye, the Dan glancing around
her face, making an ugly, but not fatal wound.
Mrs. Gonzales was struck by ball In the neck.
% cry Is doubtful The assassin has not been ar.
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The City POstuastcrshjp.


ALL THE APPLICATIONS SENT BACK TO THE POST
OFFICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
The papers in the case OF the Washington city
postmaster have been returned to the Post Office
Department from the White House. This is the
fourth or fifth trip that these papers have made
during the present Administration between the
two points mentioned. Each time there have been
some additions to the papers, so that the President
has had something new 10 look over on every Occa-
sion the case has been brought TO his attention.
The applications OF persons for the appointment,
and the addition OF papers TO applications already
filed, have been coming in ever since the President
was ihaugurated, and the work still goes on. To
day the application OF Geo. IL. Plant was received
accompanied by petition containing the sigma
lures OF citizens OF Washington asking fOr the ap-
polntment OF Mr.. Plant. A letter was also re-
ceived from citizen recommending the appoint
ment OF Mr.. W. 7. Ryan, who Is at present a post
Office Inspector located In this city, The applica-
tion5 Tor this position now number twenty Seven
some OF whom, however, are dead, and their names
are familiar to tive readers Of The STAR 1t is
probable that the President may cali for the
papers again before making the appointment: but
II Is not necessary that he should, as he has no
doubt a record OF the names.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21
Embezzler Arnold Sentenced.

CHICAGO, Dec. &c. +. III. Arnold, s. A. Kean
Co. 5 clerk who embezZled g., 800 OF his employer
money, pleaded guilty before Judge Williamson
this morning, and on the recommendation OF Mi
kean was given the lowest penalty under the Law
one year In the penitenuary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21

Rev. Mr. Thomas assistant pastor Of g. Stephens
Catholic church, this city, has been appolntsd a.
Rev. Mr. O'Connell win Jake his place here Rov
MI. 0laav has been appointed assistAnt e the Inn
maculate Conception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-21

PAGES AND OF TO-DAYs STAR CONTAIN:
Won N as school trustees the citizens COMMITTEES
and the school bill, Judge Macarthur on old En-.
glish books some Washington gossip Sullivan
challenges Kilrain and Smith, Middle States pro-
hipition, teiegraphc dispatches, etc.